Amarillo Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, December 25, 1980
Add to My HeroesBerry Joe McGuire
Patrolman Berry McGuire was shot and killed following a traffic stop on the 900 block of South Willow Street.
After arresting one of the suspects in the vehicle the man attempted to flee. As Patrolman McGuire attempted to put the subject back in the patrol car the other occupants of the vehicle he stopped came to the subject's assistance. During the struggle one of the men took Patrolman McGuire's gun and shot him twice. He was then held on the ground by two of the men and a third shot him in the head, killing him.
The subjects then fled the scene but were all apprehended. Three of the men, who were brothers aged 17, 19, and 23, were sentenced to life. The 17-year-old was denied parole on May 5, 2021. His next parole hearing is in May of 2024. The 19-year-old was denied parole on March 30, 2021. His next parole hearing is in March of 2024. The third suspect was denied parole on June 8, 2021. his next parole hearing is in June of 2024. The fourth was not charged when it was determined he attempted to help Patrolman McGuire during the struggle.
Patrolman McGuire was a veteran of the Texas Air National Guard. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Three sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 51 Reflections43 years and you are still remembered. At the time, my ex and I were visiting our families in Houston when the news hit the news, even in Houston. We were crushed. I met you when you were visiting Donia at AERC and occasionally saw you thereafter on the job
You will stay on my mind and I will write a no parole letter to the board this year, since these people still don't belong in society. Remain at peace, Barry.
Larry Nelson RN, EMT-P (ret)
EM Program Dir., ENMU-Portales
January 1, 2024
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